American car makers agree Chinese cars will come to US market
Published on Jun 30, 2025 at 12:04 PM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Jun 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
The majority of US carmakers think that Chinese cars will make it to the American automotive market at some point in the future.
We’ve seen huge changes to the automotive industry over the past 10 years or so.
A recent survey found that more than two thirds of automotive executives think that Chinese cars will be coming to the US market.
While most agreed it was a case of when and not if, a similar number of execs said they were concerned about the financial implications.
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Chinese cars entering the US market has some carmakers concerned
We’ve seen some interesting vehicles being created in China recently, like the Xiaomi SU7, which counts Ford CEO Jim Farley among its fans, and the Li Auto Mega minivan, which has been hailed as the ‘best EV you can’t buy’.
The Kerrigan Advisors’ 2025 OEM Survey polls some of the top executives in the automotive industry.
The most recent study revealed that 76 percent thought Chinese-made cars ‘will eventually’ enter the American automotive market.
Meanwhile, 70 percent admitted that they were ‘concerned’ about the financial impact of the rising global market share of Chinese automakers on their business.
“The pressure of a slowing US EV rollout and China’s explosive global expansion, particularly in the EV segment, are top of mind for OEMs,” Managing Director of Kerrigan Advisors Ryan Kerrigan said in a press release.
“The concern is real – with Chinese automakers expected to enter the US market and already dominating global EV production, OEMs are navigating both competitive disruption and policy uncertainty at once.
“The coming years will test how effectively the industry can adapt to a rapidly shifting global and technological landscape.”
Despite some concerns, the overall picture was a positive one, with carmakers saying they felt confident about sales.
There were also some interesting thoughts on the US EV adoption
There’s no denying that EVs have been enjoying a surge of popularity in both the American automotive market, and across the globe.
So much so, the Ford Mach-E managed to outsell its gas-powered sibling earlier this year, and in 2023, the Tesla Model Y was the world’s best-selling car.
However, it seems carmakers think US EV adoption will roll out at a slower pace than originally thought.
The survey found that 80 percent of respondents believe the transition is going more slowly than planned and pointed towards issues such as charging infrastructure gaps, high vehicle prices, and low consumer demand.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
